ColoradoProspector   CP Club Membership Info.

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
Amazonite, Quartz and Fossils (oh my)
Abell
post Jul 30 2013, 09:00 AM
Post #1


Diggin' In!
**

Group: Members
Posts: 8
Joined: 23-August 12
Member No.: 44,035



Hi all,
I'm new to the forum but have enjoyed reading many of the posts over the past year and have also met a new friend in the process. Last year I was able to contact Woody prior to a trip home to Colorado and he was extremely nice and helpful to my friend John and I while we were there. Our trip wouldn't have been nearly as fruitful without his advice and direction. He even met us a couple of times to point us in the right direction! I apologize to him for taking so long to post these pics of our finds while we were there. Anyway, here is some of the stuff we found.

Attached Image

These are some of the larger pieces of amazonite we found.
Attached Image

This is the biggest chunk.

Attached Image

Here is the second biggest chunk but is actually the nicest one overall. I'll probably take my diamond band saw to a couple of the small pieces and try my hand at jewelry making.

Attached Image

We also took a day trip to Devil's Head and managed to find a small pocket of smoky's. No nice points but they were covered in a glittery layer of what I'm guessing is Manganese. Clarification on this would be appreciated thumbsupsmileyanim.gif .

Attached Image


Attached Image

Finally, Woody pointed us in the direction of a place where we could find fossilized shark teeth.
All together a very productive trip thanks to Woody!!
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Caveman
post Jul 30 2013, 05:41 PM
Post #2


Master Mucker!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 1,301
Joined: 17-February 12
From: Central CO
Member No.: 41,357



Very nice finds!


--------------------
Caveman
Aulus Livius Maximus
World Traveler, 7 Continent Walker
LEVEL 3
LIFETIME MEMBER
Referral Code: SE2104
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Crusty
post Jul 31 2013, 12:51 AM
Post #3


Master Mucker!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,430
Joined: 6-June 13
From: Falcon, CO
Member No.: 82,915



Lots of good stuff! I definitely want to get the scoop on the shark tooth spot; would be cool to find a bunch of those!


--------------------
Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558

CP Lifetime Member

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Abell
post Aug 1 2013, 07:20 AM
Post #4


Diggin' In!
**

Group: Members
Posts: 8
Joined: 23-August 12
Member No.: 44,035



Thanks! Hopefully I can get back there soon.

QUOTE (Caveman @ Jul 30 2013, 06:41 PM) *
Very nice finds!

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Abell
post Aug 1 2013, 07:23 AM
Post #5


Diggin' In!
**

Group: Members
Posts: 8
Joined: 23-August 12
Member No.: 44,035



You'll have to contact Woody for that info; it's his secret spot so I don't want to step on his toes rolleyes.gif

QUOTE (Crusty @ Jul 31 2013, 01:51 AM) *
Lots of good stuff! I definitely want to get the scoop on the shark tooth spot; would be cool to find a bunch of those!
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Crusty
post Aug 1 2013, 08:19 AM
Post #6


Master Mucker!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,430
Joined: 6-June 13
From: Falcon, CO
Member No.: 82,915



QUOTE (Abell @ Aug 1 2013, 06:53 PM) *
You'll have to contact Woody for that info; it's his secret spot so I don't want to step on his toes rolleyes.gif



Oh, that's what I meant; would never expect anyone to give up someone else's good spots! :)


--------------------
Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558

CP Lifetime Member

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Woody
post Aug 1 2013, 09:26 AM
Post #7


Rock Bar!
****

Group: Members
Posts: 637
Joined: 5-April 11
From: All of Colorado
Member No.: 15,615



Hi Abell,

Glad to see your finds and hear the trip was a success. Even I am impressed with the amount of teeth you pulled from just one day. If I remember correctly, you had a very long trip, New Jersey right? Well I hope the next time you get out this way I am able to set you up nicely again. . Too bad we did not push that hole a little further when you were there. I found some really nice fluorite the very next time I went out.

Don't worry Crusty, You have already got the invite from me. arent you gettiing back this month? Congrads, Give me a call when you get in. Woody


--------------------
Proud CP Lifetime Member
(currently working hard in the procurement department)
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Crusty
post Aug 2 2013, 12:23 AM
Post #8


Master Mucker!
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,430
Joined: 6-June 13
From: Falcon, CO
Member No.: 82,915



QUOTE (Woody @ Aug 1 2013, 08:56 PM) *
Hi Abell,

Glad to see your finds and hear the trip was a success. Even I am impressed with the amount of teeth you pulled from just one day. If I remember correctly, you had a very long trip, New Jersey right? Well I hope the next time you get out this way I am able to set you up nicely again. . Too bad we did not push that hole a little further when you were there. I found some really nice fluorite the very next time I went out.

Don't worry Crusty, You have already got the invite from me. arent you gettiing back this month? Congrads, Give me a call when you get in. Woody



I'm finally home next week!! Doing the Cripple Creek Vets ride the next weekend; maybe sometime towards the end of the month. Looking forward to meeting you!


--------------------
Find Colorado Prospector on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170314493176558

CP Lifetime Member

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
russau
post Aug 2 2013, 05:21 AM
Post #9


russau
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,841
Joined: 4-December 03
From: st.louis missouri
Member No.: 43



WELCOME HOME! SALUTE!
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Abell
post Aug 2 2013, 09:58 AM
Post #10


Diggin' In!
**

Group: Members
Posts: 8
Joined: 23-August 12
Member No.: 44,035



Yeah, I saw that piece of fluorite you pulled out....very nice. I was thinking maybe we could take a shot at specimen and sentinel rocks next time. I know it would take some planning and roughing it for a night or two but might be worth it.

QUOTE (Woody @ Aug 1 2013, 09:26 AM) *
Hi Abell,

Glad to see your finds and hear the trip was a success. Even I am impressed with the amount of teeth you pulled from just one day. If I remember correctly, you had a very long trip, New Jersey right? Well I hope the next time you get out this way I am able to set you up nicely again. . Too bad we did not push that hole a little further when you were there. I found some really nice fluorite the very next time I went out.

Don't worry Crusty, You have already got the invite from me. arent you gettiing back this month? Congrads, Give me a call when you get in. Woody

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 



Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 29th March 2024 - 07:02 AM